The 2009 penny is more than just spare change—it’s a coin with historical significance and collectible appeal. Issued to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s birth and the ...

In 2009, Congress authorized pennies designed to commemorate four locations in Lincoln's geographical history. The four coins also recognized the 100th anniversary of the first year the Lincoln ...

The penny will become the 12th U.S. currency denomination to be retired, joining the half-cent coin, the 2-cent coin, ... Oct. 19, 2009. Matthew Staver/Bloomberg via Getty Images.

The US Treasury is phasing out production of the penny and will soon stop putting new one-cent coins into circulation, the department said in a statement Thursday. CNN values your feedback 1.

The US Treasury is phasing out production of the penny and will soon stop putting new one-cent coins into circulation, the department said in a statement Thursday. CNN values your feedback 1.

That's also more than half of the 25 cent coin's buying power today. The quarter's unit cost has increased by 26.2% since the Mint's 2023 report, when its price tag was closer to 12 cents.